West Fargo Police Department launches summer ‘I Got Caught’ program

While on patrol this summer, West Fargo Police Department officers will be looking for children wearing safety helmets. If caught wearing a helmet, children will receive a coupon to a local Dairy Queen restaurant to receive a free ice cream cone. The prog...

City of West Fargo receives Arbor Day Foundation Growth Award

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West Fargo Library Memorial Day closure and summer hours

The West Fargo Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Memorial Day weekend also marks the beginning of the library’s summer hours, which are:  

• Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.&...

City of West Fargo Memorial Day closures and schedule changes

The City of West Fargo will close Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no garbage or recycling collection Monday, May 30. To accommodate the holiday, Monday and Tuesday garbage routes will be collected Tuesday, May 31. Recycling co...

West Fargo Fire Department’s new headquarters breaks ground Wednesday, May 25

The West Fargo Fire Department will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new fire headquarters (1201 10th Ave. E.) at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 25. The new West Fargo Fire Department headquarters is set to be complete in 2023. The total cost of the project ...

City of West Fargo sewer system cleaning and inspection to take place over summer months

City of West Fargo’s Public Works Department will conduct sewer system cleaning and inspection throughout the summer months. The inspection uses high pressure water to clean sewer pipes and a camera to inspect the sewer system. Homeowner&rsq...

West Fargo Police Department launches comfort dog and School Resource Officer team

The West Fargo Police Department is launching a School Resource Officer (SRO) and comfort dog team with the addition of new K-9 Bella. This program is possible through a donation from SCHEELS and partnership with West Fargo Public Schools. 

K-9 Be...

West Fargo Fire Department to hold certified cardiopulmonary resuscitation course Wednesday, June 15

The West Fargo Fire Department is offering a certified cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022. This certified CPR class meets all state certification requirements. There is a $50 charge per attendee. Registration f...

Lieutenant Adam Gustafson to be honored at North Dakota Peace Officer Memorial

Lieutenant Adam Gustafson will be honored Thursday, May 12, at the North Dakota Peace Officer Memorial in Bismarck. The memorial honors North Dakota officers who have died in the line of duty. Lieutenant Gustafson’s name will be added to the memorial alon...

West Fargo Fire Department rolls out new, grant-funded fire pumper and rescue unit

The West Fargo Fire Department is launching a new pumper and rescue unit to serve the community. The all-hazards pumper carries tools, a full complement of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommended hoses and a 750-gallon water tank to pump w...

Westbound Main Avenue W. reduced to one lane May 18 – June 5

Beginning Wednesday, May 18, contractor crews will conduct rehabilitation work on manholes in the north shoulder of Main Avenue W. between 9^th Street NW and 12^th Street NW. The road will reduce to one westbound lane through June 5 while this work is compl...

West Fargo Police Department announces new addition to K-9 Unit

The West Fargo Police Department is excited to announce the newest member of the K-9 Unit, K-9 Thor. K-9 Thor is an 18-month old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois cross from the United States. K-9 Thor and his handler, Officer Matthew Oldham, are certified...

City of West Fargo to begin Main Avenue tree planting May 5

The City of West Fargo will begin a Main Avenue tree planting project Thursday, May 5. Trees will be planted on the north and south sides of Main Avenue, as well as in the center median from Morrison St. W to I-94. Planting is scheduled to take four weeks...

Road crack sealing scheduled to begin Monday, May 9

 West Fargo Public Works crews will begin sealing cracks in roads Monday, May 9. The work should be complete by the end of June. Crews will complete work according to the maintenance zone schedule and weather conditions.

During the maintenance zon...

West Fargo Fire Department responds to Friday residential fire

4:30 p.m. update: The cause of the fire has been ruled accidental and originated at a surge protector.

At approximately 12:40 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, the West Fargo Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of 6^th Street NW for a residential fir...

West Fargo Police Department releases 2021 Annual Report

During the Monday, April 18, 2022, City Commission meeting, Police Chief Denis Otterness presented the West Fargo Police Department’s 2021 annual report. The report, which covers the department’s accomplishments, vital statistics and s...

Sump pumps must discharge outside beginning Friday, April 15

All sump pumps in West Fargo must switch to discharge outside beginning Friday, April 15, 2022. This regulation includes properties with sump pump variances for winter months. Properties found not in compliance with this ordinance will be notified and cha...

West Fargo Library announces Little Red Reading Bus route schedule and Summer Boost 2022 plan

The West Fargo Public Library summer reading program – Summer Boost – returns June 1.  The program incorporates online reading and learning challenges, the Little Red Reading Bus route and special events and activities for all...

West Fargo Fire Department releases 2021 Annual Report

During the Monday, April 4, 2022, City Commission meeting, Fire Chief Dan Fuller presented the West Fargo Fire Department 2021 Annual Report. The report, which covers the department’s accomplishments, vital statistics and state of the department...

OverDrive app no longer supported; try Libby!

This spring, the OverDrive app was removed from app stores. Since the legacy OverDrive app is no longer supported, library patrons are encouraged to switch to Libby – a newer, more user-friendly app that grants access to the same collection of e...

West Fargo Police Department first in North Dakota to pair School Resource Officer with comfort dog

Through a donation from SCHEELS and partnership with West Fargo Public Schools, the West Fargo Police Department is about to introduce the first comfort dog and School Resource Officer (SRO) team in the state of North Dakota. 

"SCHEELS is ple...

Library partnership with West Fargo Public Schools provides expanded library access to students

West Fargo, ND – (February 4, 2022) – A recent partnership between West Fargo Public Schools and the West Fargo Public Library has expanded literary access for middle and high school students.

At fall registration, parents/guardians are...

New library programs help families prepare kids for Kindergarten

West Fargo Public Library helps families prepare kids for Kindergarten through new programs

Public launch party 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 at West Fargo Library

(West Fargo, N.D. Nov. 9, 2021) In 2020, 50% of children entering Kindergarten in We...